🫶🏼 My Perfect Granola Recipe – Homemade Is Always Better! 🥰

Hey friends! I’m super excited to share My Perfect Granola with you today. It’s crunchy, sweet, and full of good stuff for your belly! I love making it at home because I can pick what goes in it and it always tastes better than store-bought. This granola is packed with plants, nuts, and seeds, and it’s so easy to make. If you love big, chunky clusters, this recipe is for you!

Method

Mix the Wet Ingredients

First, grab a small mixing bowl. Add your peanut butter, maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix them together until the texture is smooth and creamy. This will be your sweet and sticky sauce that helps everything stick together and adds flavor to every bite. Make sure there are no lumps!

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, chopped hazelnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Stir everything together so the ingredients are evenly spread out. This mix gives your granola all its crunch and makes it full of good-for-you plants.

Combine Wet and Dry

Now it’s time to bring everything together. Pour the wet mixture into the big bowl of dry ingredients. Use a spoon or spatula to mix really well. You want every oat, nut, and seed to be lightly coated with the wet ingredients. This part is super important if it’s not mixed well, some parts might burn or stay dry.

Spread on a Tray

Line your baking tray with parchment paper if you have it (it makes cleanup easier). Pour the granola mix onto the tray and use your spoon to spread it out into a nice, even layer. Try not to press it down too hard. This helps it bake evenly and makes it easier to get those chunky clusters later.

Bake the Granola

Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C (or 350°F) and bake for 20 minutes. This part is quick, but make sure to stay nearby! Every oven is a little different, and you don’t want to burn the edges. If your oven has hot spots, you can gently stir the granola halfway through for even cooking.

Let It Cool Completely

This step takes patience, but it’s super important! Take the tray out of the oven and don’t touch the granola. Let it cool all the way down this could take about 30 minutes. As it cools, it will get firm and stick together into those delicious, chunky clusters everyone loves.

Add Dried Fruit and Break Into Pieces

Once the granola is totally cool, break it into pieces with your hands or a spoon. You can make big or small chunks whatever you like! Now it’s time to add your raisins or your favorite dried fruit. Stir them in, and you’re done! Store your granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.

Necessary Tools

• 1 small mixing bowl (for wet ingredients)
• 1 large mixing bowl (for dry ingredients)
• 1 large baking tray
• Parchment paper (optional, but helpful!)
• A spoon or spatula
• An oven

Serving Suggestions

• Sprinkle on top of yogurt or smoothie bowls
• Add to milk for a quick breakfast
• Use as a crunchy topping for fruit salad
• Eat it plain as a snack it’s that good!

Fun Fact

This granola has over 9 types of plants! That’s great for your gut health and helps feed the good bacteria in your belly.

Conclusion

Making your own granola is fun, simple, and super tasty! I love how crunchy and flavorful this one turns out, and it makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. Plus, it’s full of wholesome ingredients that your body will love. Try it once, and you’ll never go back to store-bought! 💛